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- Wheat procured by GOI for 2019-20 Rabi Marketing Season : 129.12 Lakh Metric Ton
- Middleman commission per quintal (100 kg) - Rs 46.
- Potential commission (if entire of above Qty is procured through mandis) - Rs 590+ Crore! (in one season)
Comments?
- Wheat procured by GOI for 2019-20 Rabi Marketing Season : 129.12 Lakh Metric Ton
- Middleman commission per quintal (100 kg) - Rs 46.
- Potential commission (if entire of above Qty is procured through mandis) - Rs 590+ Crore! (in one season)
Comments?
- BTW, the commission as per APMC Act is 2.5% of the MSP but the GOI has been giving a flat rate of Rs 46 per 100 Kg.
- Capt Amrinder sahab was batting for Arthiyas or commission agents even in July 2020 and asking for 2.5% commission for them. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/commission-agents-in-punjab-vexed-over-flat-rate-prices/article32154801.ece
- Capt Amrinder sahab was batting for Arthiyas or commission agents even in July 2020 and asking for 2.5% commission for them. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/commission-agents-in-punjab-vexed-over-flat-rate-prices/article32154801.ece
1) Wheat procured in 2020-21: 127.14 Lakh MT
2) MSP - Rs 1,925 per 100 kg.
3) Commission potential for middlemen at 2.5% of MSP (if whole QTY procured at Mandi) - Rs 612 Crore.
4) Potential commission earned at Rs 46 per 100 Kg - Rs 585 Cr only!
2) MSP - Rs 1,925 per 100 kg.
3) Commission potential for middlemen at 2.5% of MSP (if whole QTY procured at Mandi) - Rs 612 Crore.
4) Potential commission earned at Rs 46 per 100 Kg - Rs 585 Cr only!
4-graphs which explain Punjab agitation.
G1 - Share of Wheat production in India
G2 - Share of Wheat procurement by GOI
- Punjab produces 17.18% of wheat in India but its share of GOI procurement is more than double at 38.04%
- Same goes for Haryana
- And now, look at UP
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G1 - Share of Wheat production in India
G2 - Share of Wheat procurement by GOI
- Punjab produces 17.18% of wheat in India but its share of GOI procurement is more than double at 38.04%
- Same goes for Haryana
- And now, look at UP
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G3 - Share of rice production in India
G4 - Share of rice procurement by GOI
- Punjab produces 10.9% of rice in India but its share is 26.8% of total procurement by GOI.
- Look at WB in terms of production share versus procurement.
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G4 - Share of rice procurement by GOI
- Punjab produces 10.9% of rice in India but its share is 26.8% of total procurement by GOI.
- Look at WB in terms of production share versus procurement.
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- In many states, share of GOI procurement is multiple times higher than share of pan-India production.
- But this is most pronounced in Punjab and Haryana.
- See attached graph
- In case of Punjab and Haryana, rice procurement over last 5-years is 2.44 and 2.28 times their +
- In many states, share of GOI procurement is multiple times higher than share of pan-India production.
- But this is most pronounced in Punjab and Haryana.
- See attached graph
- In case of Punjab and Haryana, rice procurement over last 5-years is 2.44 and 2.28 times their +
+ share of production in India.
- UK also has a high share but the underlying quantity of rice produced and bought is very small relative to Punjab or other states.
- Studies have recommended that Punjab and Haryana should actually not be growing rice+
- UK also has a high share but the underlying quantity of rice produced and bought is very small relative to Punjab or other states.
- Studies have recommended that Punjab and Haryana should actually not be growing rice+
+ because of its impact on ground-water table.
- BTW, Madhya Pradesh has had a bumper wheat crop this years, and hence, its share in procurement has gone up this year (33.19%)
- Otherwise, last 4-year average of its share in wheat procurement is only 19.84%.
- Long story short +
- BTW, Madhya Pradesh has had a bumper wheat crop this years, and hence, its share in procurement has gone up this year (33.19%)
- Otherwise, last 4-year average of its share in wheat procurement is only 19.84%.
- Long story short +
+ western India has better procurement infrastructure, it has access to ground-water recharged by canals, and couple that with free electricity, it can produce rice.
- Which is water intensive & can't be otherwise sustained unlike Eastern India where monsoon permits its growth.
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- Which is water intensive & can't be otherwise sustained unlike Eastern India where monsoon permits its growth.
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+ Without MSP, Punjab and Haryana cannot sustain their rice crop as it is not consumed in-house.
- Similarly, w/o MSP, wheat production will also suffer from same issue.
- If GOI does not purchase it, where will they sell their produce?
(Do share you comments)
- Similarly, w/o MSP, wheat production will also suffer from same issue.
- If GOI does not purchase it, where will they sell their produce?
(Do share you comments)
Charge made by Punjab CM https://twitter.com/capt_amarinder/status/1332685099150712832?s=20
And here's the reality with supporting documents by Haryana government. Do read the whole thread. https://twitter.com/abhimanyu7779/status/1332707804096782342?s=20
Irrespective of the merit of their demands, the last thing which Punjab farmers need is these people to mix amongst them. https://twitter.com/ndtv/status/1332579108564336641?s=20
I've been quite a vocal supporter for Punjab CM. And while I understand him playing politics over farms bills, I did not expect the level to which he's stooped. Not to mention his condescending attitude towards Haryana CM.
- One major pain point is that Punjab will loose this lion's share of selling to central pool and miss the MSP gravy train.
- As for soldiers, let's abolish single class regiments, have all India, all class mixed regiments and reduce this burden on Sikhs.
- What say?
- As for soldiers, let's abolish single class regiments, have all India, all class mixed regiments and reduce this burden on Sikhs.
- What say?
This faux superiority complex as seen in previous tweet, is exactly what a farmer's protest does not need. Please stick to your demands and don't bring this us-versus-them narrative. Keep these people away from your protest.
Again, need to get off this high horse. On the contrary, the agitation is that Modi will stop buying from Punjab in earlier quantities and at MSP rates. Guess, who's dependent on whom? https://twitter.com/svaradarajan/status/1332887125956575233?s=20
A detailed thread on farmer's protest basis first hand interaction. As he says, don't use the fringe to paint the whole. And this goes to media as well. Don't highlight such idiots. https://twitter.com/Bhuvanbagga/status/1332352453367398403?s=20
Excellent!
This is the sure-shot way of earning the support of the public, I guess... https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1333014100956250112?s=20
This is the sure-shot way of earning the support of the public, I guess... https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1333014100956250112?s=20
The more you read about agriculture sector, the more you realise how lopsided this MSP angle is, and how farmers across major states are at an disadvantage. And that Indian agriculture sector is fundamentally flawed.
What bloody nonsense is this? Sure, farmer protest might be politically motivated and/or their demands are not legitimate, but what's with labeling everyone as Khalistani? HM is on record that he's OK talking to farmers..is he talking to Khalistanis? https://twitter.com/amitmalviya/status/1333302549458333697?s=20
Given the history and sensitive nature, there are bound to be groups or individuals who'll try to bring Khalistani agenda into farmer's protests but that doesn't mean you @amitmalviya paint everyone as a Khalistanis.
Need more effective communication strategy, Sir. Your IT head seems to be capable of only trending hashtags, not pass-on genuine messages. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1333354047550619649?s=20
For their own self interests, farmers need to kick out this idiot from their midst. His only aim is self publicity, nothing else. Last think you need is Urban Naxals like him becoming face of your agitations. https://twitter.com/ndtv/status/1333370586580406272?s=20
He seems to be more daft than he seems! https://twitter.com/Geeta_Mohan/status/1333658271496826881?s=20
Well, it seems some of these farm leaders are only interested in confrontation. When only Punjab farmers are protesting, why should everyone be invited? https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1333592165134467074?s=20
Punjab farmers need to take a stand and ensure that they've no truck with these anti-CAA and NRC hoodlums. Don't let these anti-national elements in your midst. https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/1333686421685628928?s=20
On the one hand, Canadian PM expresses 'concern' about Indian farmers, and on the other, his government has questioned interventions made by GOI to support the farm sector. Why? Because they want to ensure their own farmers remain protected. https://twitter.com/JournoPranay/status/1333683790065979393?s=20
(1) GOI's Paddy procurement in current season so far - 310.61 lakh tonnes
(2) Punjab's share: 65% https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/govts-paddy-buying-rises-18-8-pc-so-far-highest-bought-from-punjab-176718
(2) Punjab's share: 65% https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/govts-paddy-buying-rises-18-8-pc-so-far-highest-bought-from-punjab-176718
Inka alag hi chaalo hai... https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/1333695168109633536?s=20
- This is not happenstance. Nor is it on account of some deep-seated love for farmers. These are assets being activated to create anarchy.
- BTW, with earnings already at a low due to COVID-19, let's see how many drivers stay off-road and for how long. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/all-india-taxi-union-threatens-to-go-on-strike-if-demands-of-agitating-farmers-not-met-within-2-days-178473
- BTW, with earnings already at a low due to COVID-19, let's see how many drivers stay off-road and for how long. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/all-india-taxi-union-threatens-to-go-on-strike-if-demands-of-agitating-farmers-not-met-within-2-days-178473
Below all the suaveness and intellectual façade is a mean, foul-mouthed, two-bit troll. This is the true face of these vermin. https://twitter.com/Aakar__Patel/status/1333459998609817600?s=20
Well, what is this? @BKU_KisanUnion in 2019 was asking for abolishment of middlemen or Aarthiyas in Punjab.
Well, can't say this was not expected. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1333752749226217472?s=20
Farmer unions are playing a 0-1 game here...if history is any reference, this has never worked in India. Especially, not this government. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1333751909593747456?s=20
Well, this gets even better. Bharat Kisan Union was actually asking for repeal of APMC Act all together. Present bill does not repeal APMC Act, just that it allows more options to the farmers. So, what exactly is @BKU_KisanUnion agitating about -
- Check the translation. It says 20K Nihangs with 2K horses are on their way to Delhi.
- And what's business is theirs to be here?
- Are people hell-bent to make it Sikhs vs others?
- And why should they be allowed to carry and flaunt weapons like these? https://twitter.com/the_preet_sidhu/status/1333423001312759814?s=20
- And what's business is theirs to be here?
- Are people hell-bent to make it Sikhs vs others?
- And why should they be allowed to carry and flaunt weapons like these? https://twitter.com/the_preet_sidhu/status/1333423001312759814?s=20
Hate to quote this guy but this farmer's message is important and should be heard by all. Especially the genius @amitmalviya who was branding everyone as Khalistani. https://twitter.com/i/status/1333769052771086337
I have said this earlier as well - What business do they've to be part of a farmer's protest? Why are people hell-bent on giving this protest a Sikh versus others color? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/group-of-nihangs-from-punjab-join-farmers-protesting-at-singhu-border/articleshow/79550868.cms?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TOIDesktop
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/group-of-nihangs-from-punjab-join-farmers-protesting-at-singhu-border/articleshow/79550868.cms?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TOIDesktop
Captain Sahab is running with the hares & hunting with the hounds. Someone should tell him not to use the 'security of the country' argument anymore. He's not made any attempt to address it himself. https://thewire.in/agriculture/end-the-impasse-captain-amarinder-singh-meets-amit-shah-over-farm-laws
Well, again, if farmers stick to 'all-or-nothing' negotiation strategy, actually nothing will come out of it. https://theprint.in/india/apmc-safeguards-simple-complaint-process-govt-zeroes-in-on-ideas-to-end-farmer-protest/555541/
Well, good luck with that. https://twitter.com/ShekharGupta/status/1334502095731437568?s=20
Many journalists have today become Punjabi interpreter. Funny!
A sober, sensible article. Please do read. He explains the situation in a simple language. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/men-and-ideas/dont-kill-2nd-green-revolution-rolling-back-farm-reforms-would-privilege-a-small-but-vociferous-group-over-the-silent-majority/
This journalist who wrote this, and the one who's retweeted it, have no bloody clue about Punjab!
Salman, SRK and Amir will loose audience by standing with Anti-CAA protests. Diljit will loose audience if he, and other artists, don't stand with farmers. Doesn't matter whether he understands the cause or not.
Interesting statistics - https://twitter.com/indiainpixels/status/1334132194835529729?s=20
Update on farmer's demand and way forward - https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1334844661752446977?s=20
I agree, that not only a corporate or white collar employees but a farmer/his kids have all the right to own an iPhone. However, if you're capable enough to own an iPhone, how about paying taxes? Because most white collar workers, even if they can't own an iPhone, do pay theirs.
Well, this has now gone beyond a farmer's agitation. It is one thing to protest peacefully, and quite another to lay siege and use such pressure tactics. This is anarchy.
Many activist who masquerade as a journalist learnt a bitter lesson in 2019 - most Indians back NM unconditionally. Ever since, they've been trying to latch onto anything which they desperately hope with unseat NM. It was Shaheen Bagh earlier, its farmer's protest now.
Who's giving space to people like him to spout such communal nonsense? Why is he being tolerated? https://twitter.com/i/status/1334893793456214016
Sad to see that we've come to this stage. But I fully understand where she's coming from. Constant proclamations of superiority about saving Hindu women to feeding Hindus in langars, will go only so far. https://twitter.com/nayanikaaa/status/1334989301306703872?s=20
Some sober thoughts. Please do read and ponder over them. https://twitter.com/NavroopSingh_/status/1335048801577398272?s=20
Well, who would've thought about this! https://twitter.com/ANINewsUP/status/1335088615739645953?s=20
When you think of Khalistan, people who're advocating for it, and the terrorists who killed innocents in its name, remember this - the core which suffered, fought and struggled against it came from the Sikh community. https://twitter.com/HerrBains/status/1334906150316244992?s=20
May the god's give him and his family still more prosperity. But I've a request - if you can afford an iPhone and a big car or a SUV and also landi jeep on the side, please do think about paying taxes as well. https://twitter.com/HemaniBhandari/status/1334816863772057601?s=20
The context of these soldiers amidst protestors needs to be ascertained. Even if they're here to furnish supplies to someone, to appear in a video like this where people are proclaiming that they're here to protest against GOI, is gross misdemeanor.
https://twitter.com/UdtaHathi/status/1334908451537920000?s=20
https://twitter.com/UdtaHathi/status/1334908451537920000?s=20
^^^ As expected, the above quoted tweet and video is gone.
- Going by this report, it is BKU Ekta Ugrahan which has asked for release of all 'political prisoners'.
- And the journalist who filed this report says this protest is "an inspiration to see us out of the dark tunnel that the past few years have been" https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/a-day-spent-with-farm-protesters-on-the-outskirts-of-delhi-180518
- And the journalist who filed this report says this protest is "an inspiration to see us out of the dark tunnel that the past few years have been" https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/a-day-spent-with-farm-protesters-on-the-outskirts-of-delhi-180518
"If they (police) need to reach out to the peaceful protesters, they will have to go through us"
Seriously? For all their claims to bravery, what do Nihangs think this is? 18th Century battlefield? https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/to-ensure-peace-khalsa-fauj-forms-ring-of-security-at-singhu/story-dir6elcChHMugCndToUN7M.html
Seriously? For all their claims to bravery, what do Nihangs think this is? 18th Century battlefield? https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/to-ensure-peace-khalsa-fauj-forms-ring-of-security-at-singhu/story-dir6elcChHMugCndToUN7M.html
Punjab is facing a larger issue beyond MSP. Wheat and Rice cultivation will take it only so far. Though, need to see how much Haryana trajectory is because of Gurgaon and immediate region around it. https://twitter.com/ShamikaRavi/status/1335487088989356033?s=20
Boxer sahab had lost his deposit last time he contested LS election. These stunts won't help him win anything. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1335497699794198530?s=20
So, this #UrbanNaxal has become the face of farmer's protest. And he is openly threatening that even essential services won't be allowed.
https://twitter.com/MirrorNow/status/1335552801632473089?s=20
https://twitter.com/MirrorNow/status/1335552801632473089?s=20
Language being used, and some stuff being said in this farm protest is downright derogatory and offensive. Can't blame BJP IT cell for everything.
And people are openly advocating blocking all accesses to Delhi and choking it to get the government on its knees. I really hope GOI doesn't bend to this blackmail and if people try this dangerous stunt, puts some fear of God in them.
I tell you, the MUDI should rezine...
https://twitter.com/news24tvchannel/status/1335788822852902913?s=20
https://twitter.com/news24tvchannel/status/1335788822852902913?s=20
An article from October 2020. Do read. Gives an insight into MSP, its impact and what is required to rejuvenate farm sector. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/farm-bills-2020-india-farmers-msp-price-coronavirus-modi-govt-6721272/
But the question is - why does DP have a barricade around his house? Were/are they expecting something? https://twitter.com/i/status/1336254853832556549
Another excellent article with data which will help you to put the agitation of Punjab's farmers in context. Author also suggests a way out. Hope the farm leaders and GOI can work out a win-win situation. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/punjab-farmers-protests-farm-laws-7094357/
- Symbol on the van means this is Karnataka Police.
- It seems soldier is being escorted out, not arrested.
- Army Act prohibits army personnel from taking part in any protest.
- If this news is true, he's most likely going to be in serious trouble. https://twitter.com/Warrior_Mukul/status/1336297975505506304?s=20
- It seems soldier is being escorted out, not arrested.
- Army Act prohibits army personnel from taking part in any protest.
- If this news is true, he's most likely going to be in serious trouble. https://twitter.com/Warrior_Mukul/status/1336297975505506304?s=20
Funny thing is, if the army moves to All-India-All-Class Regiments from present caste/ethnicity based regiments, you'll have another hue-and-cry from Punjab about decreasing opportunities for Sikh youth https://twitter.com/i/status/1336616984943992832
Secondly, the preponderance of Punjab in the Indian Army is carry over from British Indian Army when Martial Race Theory was put forth and certain 'races' in India were considered to be more martial then rest. Of course, it did matter that in 1857, Punjabi Mussalman (British +
+ Indian Army term), Sikhs, Gurkhas and few others had remained loyal to the British. And finally, the knickerwalas were the ones to vanquished the Mughals and established a pan-India empire many times bigger than the Sikh empire.
- As a veteran, he knows that a soldier cannot participate in a protest against GOI.
- Rather than condemn this act, it's being used to take a pot shot at GOI and of course, the favorite punching bag, CDS.
-Irrespective of political leaning, certain red lines can't be crossed.
- Rather than condemn this act, it's being used to take a pot shot at GOI and of course, the favorite punching bag, CDS.
-Irrespective of political leaning, certain red lines can't be crossed.
What do people gain by such hooliganism? Apart from inconveniencing other people? And of course, we'll have 'journalist' happily report such act as 'ire of farmers'. https://twitter.com/ghazalimohammad/status/1337301364783759360?s=20
Very smart!
He knows that GOI has promised that MSP will stay. And hence, he'll never have to resign...smart politician
https://twitter.com/IamNaveenKapoor/status/1337271030579044352?s=20
He knows that GOI has promised that MSP will stay. And hence, he'll never have to resign...smart politician
https://twitter.com/IamNaveenKapoor/status/1337271030579044352?s=20
I'm sure these ladies don't even know the people on these placards. Because the Sikhs that I know, won't support these people. By allowing their platform to be used by elements calling for release of 'political prisoners', protest leaders have done a disservice to their cause.
An article worth a read. And while not mentioned in the story, in my opinion, linking low farmer income with abolishing of APMC Act in Bihar is erroneous. https://theprint.in/sg-writings-on-the-wall/bihar-isnt-ruined-by-agri-reform-this-branded-underwear-theory-from-2010-shows-why/564396/
- We've heard stories about farmers at protest site, who's son(s) are in the army.
- One of person who's release is being asked for in the clip is Varavara Rao, who justified killing of CRPF men by Maoists.
- Were these CRPF men children of lesser people? https://twitter.com/aarifshaah/status/1336968310898868224?s=20
- One of person who's release is being asked for in the clip is Varavara Rao, who justified killing of CRPF men by Maoists.
- Were these CRPF men children of lesser people? https://twitter.com/aarifshaah/status/1336968310898868224?s=20
Excellent. The more extreme steps you take, the more good-will you'll loose amongst common people. We've already seen the urban Naxal gang make their appearance; let see how long this protest remains true to needs of farmers. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1337003061789724672?s=20
While trying to show "-ve" fallout of new farm bills, this report actually does the opposite: 70% mandis not seeing much business after farms laws came, means, given an option, farmers have actually started looking for options outside of Mandis! https://www.newsclick.in/Fallout-Farm-Laws-New-Laws-Paralyse-70%25-MP-Mandis-Six-Months
This is worth pondering over. https://twitter.com/somnath1978/status/1337609598660833282?s=20
Mr Raman doesn't realise the irony in this tweet. He's simply reinforcing an opinion that it's the relatively rich farmers who are protesting against new farm laws (though, I don't agree that's the case). https://twitter.com/ramanmann1974/status/1337592564422078464?s=20
Comments in articles and tweets about foot message service, or pizza being served at the farm protest are in poor taste. Please understand that you're not dealing with only farmers here but mainly Sikh farmers. Sikhs have a very strong community system and it's this system +
+ of supporting each other, in whatever way possible, that is at play here. For lack of better word, Sikhism is an organized religion where tenets of Sikhism extend to the way community interacts with each other and conducts itself. Qaum - best word to describe Sikh collective +
+ identity. Plus, not to forget that this Quam has kept alive it's history and struggles. So, what you see is not a simple farmer's protest but a protest by a people with collective identity. Hence, it's much more organized, resourceful and even innovative. It's driven not only +
+ by objection to farm laws. But has morphed into a struggle of one community, Sikhs, against a central establishment perceived as authoritarian. Hence, reference to historic struggles of Sikh community against Mughals, or Afghans. And even the reference to assassination of IG, +
+former army chief Vaidya and the crass comments about saving Hindu women from Muslim rulers in 18th century. However, while this sense of community, or Quam is a source of strength, it can also be lead to a situation where no compromise is possible. Simply because people have +
+ made it an issue of Sikh pride. It is no wonder that social media is filled with songs, memes, and content from Sikh handles which talk about defeating Delhi. So, two issues have got conflated here. Let's see where it goes. But I don't want GOI to roll back the laws. Period.
I also want GOI to guarantee an X amount of salary for me per annum and 20% increment on year-on-year basis! https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1337696704565370880?s=20
And while we're at the guarantee business, please ensure guaranteed house at low EMI, and a fancy car as well. Rest of the things I want guaranteed, I'll convey later. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1337693452364988418?s=20
Using the nucleus of farmer protest, many such ancillary protest and farm leaders have been sprung-up to put pressure on the GOI. Their objective is to put GOI on the mat, make it visibly loose and create a larger narrative. https://twitter.com/Shehzad_Ind/status/1337704994007437312?s=20
What an idiotic comment. This is on the same line of disparaging comments about farmers baking and having pizza or availing leg massage machines. About time people understood that these protestors represent a pretty enterprising & resourceful Quam - Sikhs+ https://twitter.com/vivekagnihotri/status/1337796289300471814?s=20
+ I've said this before that there are many people here to support the farmers out of sense of community service. People dispensing toothpaste or sanitary pads or shampoos or baking pizza.. they're all here as part of Sikh community and their sense of service to each other.
I hope the Punjabi singer community offers some advise to these Punjabi mothers and sisters as well. https://twitter.com/i/status/1338345454094884865
This advice should've come much earlier, before the geniuses in BJP IT Cell started using the word Khalistani. Bunch of clowns. https://theprint.in/india/bjp-farmer-leaders-caution-govt-against-branding-protesters-khalistanis-tukde-tukde-gang/566714/
Sure shot indication of a political body lacking any genuine ideas/appeal is to talk about Hindu communalism. As if, all Hindus in Punjab vote for BJP. Or, they themselves lack any ability to think for themselves and will be led astray by BJP. https://twitter.com/officeofssbadal/status/1338783967558844416?s=20
GOI is willing to offer more but find that farmer protest leaders aren't being consistent in their demands and going back to 'full repeal' mode. Blames some left leaning farm leaders for being obstinate. Lets see where this goes. https://theprint.in/india/amit-shah-ready-to-offer-more-amendments-to-farm-laws-next-date-of-talks-soon/567341/
Good to see better sense prevail and this nonsense about 'political prisoners' has been nipped in the bud.
pic source: @NeelkamalTOI
pic source: @NeelkamalTOI
On No-bell prize winning economist's take on farm bills. Analyzed as only @greatbong can.... https://twitter.com/greatbong/status/1338669468625465344?s=20
https://twitter.com/greatbong/status/1338669468625465344?s=20
One might not agree with the farmer protests, I don't, but the Khalistani tag is an insult to many like him. Though, I do oppose the overtly Sikh nature which has been given to the protest. Sikhism could've been incidental and not central identity. https://twitter.com/hemantrajora_/status/1338717719122771970?s=20
Bade be-aabroo hoke tere kuche se ham nikale... https://in.news.yahoo.com/fight-own-battle-farmers-protesting-110552979.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANXY_811y0EN4NZDEQfFUR3AkgDrBq8_uyQeMzoDy9RwFye3PUGeorVIs-qQfUF68u7xU6Nvd4fNXsLk0d47onwJmCnTAfYZaf6o6HT0KGWKmqk9vWwgkKnrJ8n_RmX0-LHm-OamxMTw4DonBfJrx1UMwQooO83PBt36fqSoyzNC
Latest update on the position of leaders of farmer protest. Noida border also to be blocked. Laws to be challenged in SC. Read the whole thread. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1339071080690900995?s=20
This looks like judiciary stepping into executive shoes.
BUT -
1. GOI's likely to agree
2. SC = neutral party
3. SC 'facilitated' deal will be easier to sell to farmers by their leaders.
4. SC may ask for removal of blockade before resolution https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/farm-protests-sc-to-set-up-committee-for-negotiations-posts-matter-for-thursday/articleshow/79755452.cms
BUT -
1. GOI's likely to agree
2. SC = neutral party
3. SC 'facilitated' deal will be easier to sell to farmers by their leaders.
4. SC may ask for removal of blockade before resolution https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/farm-protests-sc-to-set-up-committee-for-negotiations-posts-matter-for-thursday/articleshow/79755452.cms
- December 12, 2020 report which says farmers are refusing to undergo COVID-19 tests.
- I hope this protest does not become a mega super-spreader event.
- It can lead to a large loss of life it (especially of elderly and of those with existing ailments) https://www.news18.com/news/india/farmers-protesting-at-singhu-border-unwilling-to-undergo-covid-19-test-says-sonipat-medical-officer-3171485.html
- I hope this protest does not become a mega super-spreader event.
- It can lead to a large loss of life it (especially of elderly and of those with existing ailments) https://www.news18.com/news/india/farmers-protesting-at-singhu-border-unwilling-to-undergo-covid-19-test-says-sonipat-medical-officer-3171485.html
Please go through this very interesting exchange in the SC today on the farm bill protest, challenge to protest as it is causing inconvenience to common people, and larger issue of solving this dead-lock. https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1339467276320305155?s=20
- Harish Salve is pleading that farmer protest is choking the city and has several negative fall-outs.
- And how does Rahul Mehra, council for Delhi Government respond? See below.
- These are the people elected by Delhi for governance! https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1339475151709040647?s=20
- And how does Rahul Mehra, council for Delhi Government respond? See below.
- These are the people elected by Delhi for governance! https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1339475151709040647?s=20
How on God's Earth are the three new farm laws responsible for the price or inability to sell the produce? https://twitter.com/ANINewsUP/status/1339603582253854720?s=20
Bigger b@stards are people like him who rejoice at such things.
So, the twitter handle of farmer protest is showcasing protest rallies abroad which are openly proclaiming it to be Sikh versus the central government. Going by their feed, they should rename themselves as Jatt Ekta Morcha. https://twitter.com/Kisanektamorcha/status/1339421870316122118?s=20
What happens if people start doing the reverse? Start boycotting those who oppose the bill and also inconvenience others in the name of protests? This stupidity is getting too far... https://twitter.com/timesofindia/status/1339918344644931585?s=20
Mataji is saying -
- If we want, we can kill them all because of hunger
- Big farmers like me will grow only as much as required for local consumption
- Small farmers will grow vegetables, and we'll put industries.
- Export everything and they won't
+ https://twitter.com/dalbirsingh344/status/1339918213677797376?s=20
- If we want, we can kill them all because of hunger
- Big farmers like me will grow only as much as required for local consumption
- Small farmers will grow vegetables, and we'll put industries.
- Export everything and they won't
+ https://twitter.com/dalbirsingh344/status/1339918213677797376?s=20
+
and they won't get anything.
- They won't even get wheat for Aashirwaad atta/flour.
- We just need two years to do this.
and they won't get anything.
- They won't even get wheat for Aashirwaad atta/flour.
- We just need two years to do this.
BTW, Mataji in the above tweet claims to be MA (Economics) and a B.Ed
This is going down to basically show of force and who blinks first. The matter is already in SC, and it would be advisable to put off such kind of confrontation for next few days. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1340277448944930816?s=20
'A Bhagwa/Hindu Aurangzeb is sitting on the throne of Delhi'
- this Sikh gentleman on Narendra Modi.
- People who are supposedly very sensitive to Khalistani epithet, have no problem in bringing the Indian Prime Minister's religion into this protest. https://twitter.com/i/status/1340375125745565696
- this Sikh gentleman on Narendra Modi.
- People who are supposedly very sensitive to Khalistani epithet, have no problem in bringing the Indian Prime Minister's religion into this protest. https://twitter.com/i/status/1340375125745565696
Clarification from Adani Group on their involvement, or actually lack thereof, AT PRESENT, in the agricultural sector.
Pic source - @vikrantkumar
Pic source - @vikrantkumar
Here is another perspective on Kisan andolan from a Haryana Kisan. https://twitter.com/Sootradhar/status/1340620005595963393?s=20
Please follow the below mentioned handle to get updates from the side of farmer's union. And their perspective. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1340523853810790400?s=20
As Modi ji said, he's simply implementing schemes which at some point, everyone else had wanted to but could not. https://twitter.com/Sootradhar/status/1340690524089380865?s=20
GOI invites farmers for fresh round of discussion. https://twitter.com/PoulomiMSaha/status/1340714623113306115?s=20
Going by this pearl of wisdom she thinks she's shared, there should be widespread agitation against farms laws. And yet, the agitation is primarily from Punjab. Quite strange, no?
https://twitter.com/sagarikaghose/status/1340855081579646979?s=20
https://twitter.com/sagarikaghose/status/1340855081579646979?s=20
Whoever is running this #TractorToTwitter #tractor2ŕ¨ŕ¨ľŕ¨żŕ¨ŕ¨° #Tractor2Twitter account, has put up a petition urging US Government to intervene and prevent GOI from doing another 1984 type genocide. from happening https://twitter.com/Tractor2twitr/status/1340952242065612800?s=20
Update on farmer's protest. Do read. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1341234388307124225?s=20
When you approach an issue with this kind of arrogance, of course there won't be any solution forthcoming because you're here for confrontation, not finding a way out. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1341239318992437250?s=20
How long can the GOI allow the capital to be held hostage like this? https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1341253706470191104?s=20
News about power to Reliance Jio towers being cut, and protest against it. May be, Reliance Jio should shut shop in Punjab. I'm sure various farmer unions can provide employment to all the people working with Reliance in Punjab.
#FarmersProtest
#FarmersProtest
This is the heights of ridiculousness. As if blocking access to national capital was not enough, INDIAN farmers are asking parliamentarians of other countries to put pressure on India? What next? Appeal to Joe Biden? https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1341359115184926721?s=20
Expect a spectacle of UK parliamentarians with Sikh voters in their constituencies to raise this point. And I can bet this tactics is courtesy of Yogendra 'Salim' Yadav types. But since protest leaders have decided to make him sit on their lap, they're equally part of this now.
#FarmersProtest is fast reaching a point of no return. It success hinges on only one assumption by its leaders - that GOI will buckle under the threat and actual siege of Delhi. And that it would be vary of using force against such a large body of people due to bad optics. Plus +
+ there is the element of Sikh sentiments and alienation and Khalistan thrown into the mix of this #FarmersProtests. Not to forget, there are those who would want confrontation to happen because in their opinion, it will undermine Modi's position. Supreme Court has thrown it's +
+ hat in the ring and trying to work out a win-win. But given the public stance of #FarmersProtest leaders of all-or-nothing, I'm not sure it will achieve anything. Simply because this 'repeal or nothing' position has been build upto such a crescendo that backing down will be +
+ difficult. Not to mention that Sikh pride has been built into this #FarmersProtest narrative. Hence, all the comparisons between present government and Mughals or Abdali etc.
- In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season 2020-2021, 422.01 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of paddy has been procured till 21.12.2020.
- Punjab share in this procurement - 48.05%
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1682721
- Punjab share in this procurement - 48.05%
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1682721
On a slightly different note - https://twitter.com/rukminirao/status/1341370759151644672?s=20
- People talk about Modi government and its use of brute majority to push laws in the parliament.
- Is not the actions by Punjab farmers use of brute force to force GOI into roll-back of its laws? https://twitter.com/ramanmann1974/status/1341660734631989248?s=20
- Is not the actions by Punjab farmers use of brute force to force GOI into roll-back of its laws? https://twitter.com/ramanmann1974/status/1341660734631989248?s=20
At the end of the day, #FarmersProtest is about preservation of self interests. Interests of others be damned. In fact, they are relying on their ability to disrupt other people's life to get a GOI to kneel down.
If this is not vandalism backed by brute force, then what is? And there are people who are cheering this. But do remember this - next time when you're at the receiving end of a similar 'protest', don't go about complaining and whining. https://twitter.com/PunYaab/status/1342262379535470594?s=20
Till the time people and businesses of Delhi were suffering, Captain Sahab was all OK. Now, when the same 'protest' has started inconveniencing Punjabis themselves, Captain Sahab is suddenly worried and requesting farmers not to disrupt Jio towers. https://twitter.com/IndiaToday/status/1342458645968130049?s=20
Excerpt from the above linked report - Is anyone bothered about people of Delhi and those being impacted everyday by the blockade? Nope. Captain Sahab was happy as long as the fire singed Delhi but is now suddenly worried about fires burning closer home.
The siege of Delhi is being completed. Lets see how long it takes for GOI and/or state governments to intervene. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1342751193072685056?s=20
"This happens while 30 per cent of our agriculture production continues to get wasted due to a lack of proper cold chain infrastructure. These factors make up for a quintessentially inefficient supply chain." https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/lets-not-allow-lies-to-derail-farm-reforms-189385
I'm sure fellow Punjabis can bear this pain and disruption as a mark of support to farmer brothers and sisters. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/farmers-snapping-power-supply-to-cellular-towers-disruption-of-telecom-services-will-affect-states-already-disturbed-economy-says-capt-7120072/
Come on, man...this is not done. Why are these gentle folks being inconvenienced like this? Just for some photo-ops? Don't stoop so low. Have some common sense. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1342709385777180672?s=20
How long will GOI continue to put up with all-or-nothing demands? https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1342805698099351552?s=20
As expected, Congress upto it's dirty tricks. https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/1343031917856231424?s=20
Communist are a curse on any society. Single biggest cause of genocide, death, poverty, and destruction of every aspect which is vital for growth & prosperity of societies. https://twitter.com/KanchanGupta/status/1342781147118333952?s=20
Peaceful protests. https://twitter.com/ipsinghTOI/status/1342739247736844288?s=20
Farmer leader openly mocking Brahmins for not setting up even a single bhandara/langar. Says we're keeping a track of these people and will be dealt with at an appropriate time. https://twitter.com/i/status/1342165005920157696
Please give full details. He says not only will no one from us take his farm on lease but we won't allow it to be taken on lease. https://twitter.com/ghazalimohammad/status/1343018891417546752?s=20
Boycott of products by Patanjali and Baba Ramdev. And that there won't be any toll on highways in Haryana. https://twitter.com/i/status/1342904864922238977
Captain Sahab has thought the fire he has fanned will burn only Delhi and Modi. Didn't expect it to snap at his heels. Wait a little while, it will grow stronger. Because once anarchy tastes blood, its hard to put it down. https://twitter.com/ndtv/status/1343148743411920896?s=20
Another sample of Farmer's protest in progress in Punjab. https://twitter.com/i/status/1343387596936790017
- Stealing other people's property and 'donating' it to Gurudwara!
- Apart from the law and order aspect, these people are insulting Sikhism and everything which has been said and taught by the Sikh Gurus. https://twitter.com/i/status/1343434039085056001
- Apart from the law and order aspect, these people are insulting Sikhism and everything which has been said and taught by the Sikh Gurus. https://twitter.com/i/status/1343434039085056001
- 24.74% more Paddy procured by GOI in KMS 2020-21 as compared to previous year.
- Punjab's share in Paddy procured by center is 44.4% https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1343541136615337985?s=20
- Punjab's share in Paddy procured by center is 44.4% https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1343541136615337985?s=20
I'm not sure how active Punjab police is going to be in able to address the vandalism that has already occured and more such incidents like this. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1343539301527691264?s=20
Peak Wokeness!
- Reminds me a politician from US who was propagating defund police campaign till she herself had to call 911.
- Such people don't realize that anarchy which they're cheering today, can quickly come to bite them as well.
- Reminds me a politician from US who was propagating defund police campaign till she herself had to call 911.
- Such people don't realize that anarchy which they're cheering today, can quickly come to bite them as well.
- What would be interesting to see is the impact of shutting down of Reliance Jio towers on connectivity and bandwidth of other operators.
- From what I understand, infra is shared and connectivity does not ride on 100% captive towers. https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/farmer-groups-cut-power-supply-of-1300-jio-towers/2158606/
- From what I understand, infra is shared and connectivity does not ride on 100% captive towers. https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/farmer-groups-cut-power-supply-of-1300-jio-towers/2158606/
Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala has come out with a song which glorifies Bhinderwala as Sant (has his visuals and those from 1984) and openly threatens violence and secession if Delhi does not take back it's 'orders'. #farmersrprotest #sidhumoosewala.
For those of you who can understand Punjabi, here's the link.
Generally, I would expect this #sidhumoosewala song to be banned and him to be reprimanded but given how it has been built into 'Farmer's protest', I doubt Captain Sahab will, or can act. Captain Sahab has unleashed a genie, which he himself won't be able to out back.
Sometime back, I was having a debate here that there is a latent feeling for Khalistan, fueled by what the youth is reading online. There are lot of websites from US, Canada and UK which present a certain version. And Punjabi music and film industry also presents a certain POV +
+ But I wasn't believed. Also, let me clarify, I didn't mean there was a movement for Khalistan. Far from it. But at conscious and subconscious level, distinct Sikh identity is being propagated, which is keeping the though alive.
Well, it's much more open now and is being +
Well, it's much more open now and is being +
+ expressed in this song. Look up the number of views it has raked up and the kind of comments it has received. Sure, a lot of them would be from abroad but many are from India.
Goes to show that Punjab Police was till this time hamstrung from taking actions, lest the 'farmer' sentiment be hurt. Also, Captain Sahab thought a little bit disruption would be good for the show, not knowing it will take a life of its own. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1343566709760774145?s=20
On a lighter note, did Captain Sahab wake up regarding destruction of mobile towers because he couldn't get on a video call with his girlfriend?
#FarmersProtests #JioTowers
#FarmersProtests #JioTowers
- From Nov 2020.
- How farmer's protest in Punjab had/has adversely impacted the industrial hub of Baddi in HP.
- At the end of the day, the protests are about self preservation, even if it comes at the expense of others.
- Halo around it needs to go. https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/asias-leading-industrial-hub-at-baddi-brotiwala-bears-brunt-of-punjab-farmers-stir/363614
- How farmer's protest in Punjab had/has adversely impacted the industrial hub of Baddi in HP.
- At the end of the day, the protests are about self preservation, even if it comes at the expense of others.
- Halo around it needs to go. https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/asias-leading-industrial-hub-at-baddi-brotiwala-bears-brunt-of-punjab-farmers-stir/363614
- This kind of bull-shit is quite prevalent amongst Sikhs on SM.
- Many Hindus like me have a deep reverence for Sikh Gurus and for their contribution to Dharma.
- But that does not mean Sikhs can go about claiming some sort of superiority or nonsense like this.
+
- Many Hindus like me have a deep reverence for Sikh Gurus and for their contribution to Dharma.
- But that does not mean Sikhs can go about claiming some sort of superiority or nonsense like this.
+
+
- And if we're getting into competitive history, if someone can actually claim to roll-back the Mughals and Islamic rulers in India, they're the Marathas!
- Long before Sikh Empire even arose on the horizon, Marathas had consolidated Saffron across most of India.
- And took +
- And if we're getting into competitive history, if someone can actually claim to roll-back the Mughals and Islamic rulers in India, they're the Marathas!
- Long before Sikh Empire even arose on the horizon, Marathas had consolidated Saffron across most of India.
- And took +
+ annual tributes from others.
- They're the one who shook the Mughal rule to its roots, and created conditions for other rulers to appear.
- Using the same yardstick of 'Sikhs helped Hindus', I guess someone needs to draw-up a list of Hindus who sacrificed even their lives or +
- They're the one who shook the Mughal rule to its roots, and created conditions for other rulers to appear.
- Using the same yardstick of 'Sikhs helped Hindus', I guess someone needs to draw-up a list of Hindus who sacrificed even their lives or +
+ faced other hardships in service of Sikh Gurus and Sikh faith.
- BTW, I read an anecdote about Hindu merchant Diwan Todar Mal, don't know if its true or not.
- In 1705, 'Chotte Shahibzaade', the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh ji, and their grand mother Mata Gujari, were martyred by Mughals for not giving up their faith.
- It was +
- In 1705, 'Chotte Shahibzaade', the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh ji, and their grand mother Mata Gujari, were martyred by Mughals for not giving up their faith.
- It was +
+ decreed by the Mughals that only that much private land can be bought for cremation, as can be covered by the buyer with gold coins.
- Diwan Todar Mal is supposed to have produced 7,800 gold coins to buy the land, on which the cremation was done.
- In doing so, he risked his+
- Diwan Todar Mal is supposed to have produced 7,800 gold coins to buy the land, on which the cremation was done.
- In doing so, he risked his+
+ entire wealth and family for he earned the wrath of Mughal authorities.
- The story goes that when Guru Gobindji met Todar Mal and asked him what he can do for him, Diwan Todar Mal is supposed to have said that may I've no descendants for lest they claim to have done a favor +
- The story goes that when Guru Gobindji met Todar Mal and asked him what he can do for him, Diwan Todar Mal is supposed to have said that may I've no descendants for lest they claim to have done a favor +
+ to the Guru (this last part is what I'm not sure about. Rest is mentioned in history).
- Over time, Diwan Todar Mal's family left Sirhind and vanished into oblivion.
- Picture: Jahazi Haveli of Diwan Todar Mal, Sirhind.
- Over time, Diwan Todar Mal's family left Sirhind and vanished into oblivion.
- Picture: Jahazi Haveli of Diwan Todar Mal, Sirhind.
- Assuming this video is true, this soldier has no business being on SM.
- No one asked the families of soldiers to camp on Delhi borders.
- And about time Army moves away from ethnicity based regiments to ensure it doesn't get blackmailed like this.
https://twitter.com/_sabanaqvi/status/1343852781967343617?s=20
- No one asked the families of soldiers to camp on Delhi borders.
- And about time Army moves away from ethnicity based regiments to ensure it doesn't get blackmailed like this.
https://twitter.com/_sabanaqvi/status/1343852781967343617?s=20
Bas kahin bhi aag lagi ho, yeh rotiyan sekne aa jaate hain. https://twitter.com/AamAadmiParty/status/1343857558134525957?s=20
From @TimesNow
Farmers make 4 demands to GOI
â˘Legal guarantee of MSP
â˘Repeal 3 farm laws
â˘Revoke cases against farmers
â˘No ordinance to cut down subsidy in electricity sector
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Farmers are now changing goalpost. All this is meant to elongate the siege of Delhi.
Farmers make 4 demands to GOI
â˘Legal guarantee of MSP
â˘Repeal 3 farm laws
â˘Revoke cases against farmers
â˘No ordinance to cut down subsidy in electricity sector
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Farmers are now changing goalpost. All this is meant to elongate the siege of Delhi.
SIDE NOTE -
If there is one aspect of Indian history which definitely needs to be taught to Indian children, it is about the Maratha Empire. And concurrent rise of Jats.
If there is one aspect of Indian history which definitely needs to be taught to Indian children, it is about the Maratha Empire. And concurrent rise of Jats.
Now please plant a big boot in the backside of your party's IT Head. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1344124731067265024?s=20
Latest update on farmer's protest. And developments in Punjab related to vandalism of Jio towers, gheraoing of BJP members and demand for CRPF by BJP for Nagam Parishad elections and Punjab Police has been accused of partisan behaviour. Do read. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1344489920354680833?s=20
Jasjit Singh can dream of a united Punjab sitting in California. Even some in India like Sidhu Moose Wala can talk about Khalistan. But his co-religionists in Pakistan can barely get by with saving their lives. Try implementing this in Pakistan.
https://twitter.com/JasjitSinghD/status/1340759013718290432?s=20
https://twitter.com/JasjitSinghD/status/1340759013718290432?s=20
This idiot of a person who otherwise has no value except nuisance value, must be feeling all-powerful making these threats sitting the dais amongst the farmers. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1344988545748910088?s=20
January 01 update on farmers protest from @amaanbali
Please read the whole thread. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1345029117880664065
Please read the whole thread. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1345029117880664065
Few points which stand-out in the above thread: https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1345029123857551368?s=20
As the protest continues, Captain Sahab is going to feel more and more of its heat snapping at his heals. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1345030876854243329?s=20
This 'Our-way-or-the-highway approach' will do nothing but cause confrontation. The GOI and other people inconvenienced by this 'peaceful' protest can put up this behavior only till a certain time and to certain extent. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1345291243832578050
I won't be surprised if there's a tango between Reliance and Capt Sahab government. Reliance has approached the court so that it can direct the Punjab Government, and Captain Sahab can claim he's acting on court orders. https://thewire.in/business/farm-protests-mukesh-ambanis-reliance-says-it-will-not-enter-corporate-farming
This is the kind of anarchy which has been released by this farmers protest. Because everyone is afraid to be seen on the wrong side, people have license to do anything. And then, when rule of law is applied, threaten violence. https://twitter.com/thetribunechd/status/1345963177326989312?s=20
Moment farmers and their leaders will be stopped from doing what they intend to do, the 'peaceful' part of this protest will vanish into thin air. https://twitter.com/thewire_in/status/1345930455346982912?s=20
- Seller (I'm assuming a farmer here) would've willingly sold the produce to some who paid expected rates.
- Win-Win for seller and buyer.
- Who loses?
- Middlemen!
- Plus, the Mandi tax on sale which would've gone to Punjab Government. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1345996354896576518?s=20
- Win-Win for seller and buyer.
- Who loses?
- Middlemen!
- Plus, the Mandi tax on sale which would've gone to Punjab Government. https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1345996354896576518?s=20
- This is not going anywhere.
- In the name of peaceful protests, businesses are suffering.
- Next, you'll have people trying to enter Delhi by force, leading to inevitable clash with security forces. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1346078683979681793?s=20
- In the name of peaceful protests, businesses are suffering.
- Next, you'll have people trying to enter Delhi by force, leading to inevitable clash with security forces. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1346078683979681793?s=20
- Who brought these farmers, many of them old, for protest in this weather?
- If anyone, the responsibility lies with protest leaders, and others, who should've advised the elderly to remain back. https://twitter.com/ndtv/status/1345967241360146432?s=20
- If anyone, the responsibility lies with protest leaders, and others, who should've advised the elderly to remain back. https://twitter.com/ndtv/status/1345967241360146432?s=20
(1) Satwant Singh - One of Indira Gandhi's bodyguards who assassinated her.
(2) Kehar Singh - Uncle of 2nd assassin of IG, Beant Singh.
- Both were hanged on 6th January, 1989.
- Waiting for usual suspects to say that BJP 'IT Cell' is discrediting farmer's protest.
(2) Kehar Singh - Uncle of 2nd assassin of IG, Beant Singh.
- Both were hanged on 6th January, 1989.
- Waiting for usual suspects to say that BJP 'IT Cell' is discrediting farmer's protest.
- Especially, many in the veteran community.
- Many of whom thought GOI is simply out to discredit the protest by calling them Khalistanis.
- Let me see Captain Sahab have the balls to call out this felicitation of India's Prime Minister.
- Many of whom thought GOI is simply out to discredit the protest by calling them Khalistanis.
- Let me see Captain Sahab have the balls to call out this felicitation of India's Prime Minister.
In the above tweet, it should be felicitation of Indian Prime Minister's assassins.
A military career wasted in an idiotic manner. For once he decided to do this stunt, this is the only way it was going to end. https://twitter.com/timesofindia/status/1346764930779811840?s=20
- Some veterans, who have soft corner for the farmer's protest, are advocating for linear punishment for this soldier and others.
- What if other soldier does the same in some other protest? Protest they don't necessarily like? Where does it end? https://theprint.in/defence/army-plans-disciplinary-action-against-soldier-at-farmers-protest-troops-being-sensitised/581334/
- What if other soldier does the same in some other protest? Protest they don't necessarily like? Where does it end? https://theprint.in/defence/army-plans-disciplinary-action-against-soldier-at-farmers-protest-troops-being-sensitised/581334/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/reliance-seals-karnataka-rice-deal-to-pay-above-msp/articleshow/80193932.cms?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TOIDesktop
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Farmer's protest has become a ruse for many to indulge in anarchy and indulge in violent behavior to settle personal and political scores. https://twitter.com/deependerdeswal/status/1348131700505669632?s=20
- This farmer's protest is going to create a situation which will be hard for Captain Sahab to control.
- As per Badal Jr, release of an accused in suicide bombing of Punjab CM's is an 'emotive Sikh issue'.
- Imagine asking for release of Kasab? https://twitter.com/officeofssbadal/status/1347900171363835904?s=20emotive
- As per Badal Jr, release of an accused in suicide bombing of Punjab CM's is an 'emotive Sikh issue'.
- Imagine asking for release of Kasab? https://twitter.com/officeofssbadal/status/1347900171363835904?s=20emotive
Bereft of any genuine issues, expect SAD to turn right and use 'emotive' Sikh issues to remain relevant.
- To this, add AAP, which was already in bed with UK/Canada based NRI Sikhs.
- To this, add AAP, which was already in bed with UK/Canada based NRI Sikhs.
Where do we go now? https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1348966618173378562?s=20
On the inter-linkage between Aarthiyas, or commission agents, and farmers and farming in Punjab. https://theprint.in/india/easy-money-cycle-of-debt-why-punjabs-farmers-cant-get-out-of-the-clutches-of-arhatiyas/584102/
Yay!
Canada is repealing its farm laws. https://twitter.com/asidhu_/status/1349944166864744448?s=20
Canada is repealing its farm laws. https://twitter.com/asidhu_/status/1349944166864744448?s=20
Update on farmer's agitation - https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1350639105487454208?s=20
Latest Update - Please go through the whole thread: https://twitter.com/amaanbali/status/1350804922955046917
Everyone wants a revolution as long as it does not impact them. https://twitter.com/sagarikaghose/status/1353942711456264192?s=20
The day Nihangs arrived from Punjab, I had cautioned that it can only mean trouble. Some Sikh handles here were cheerleading them. https://twitter.com/i/status/1353961314541043715
Sikhs are permitted to carry kirpan as an article of faith. And people have faith on them to not misuse it. But if this is how Nihangs are going to brandish swords, why should they be allowed to carry it? Why special preference to them? https://twitter.com/i/status/1353961636944441345
He's plain lucky that the State has yet not decided to use force. Otherwise all this misplaced sense of martial superiority would've be out of the window in seconds. https://twitter.com/i/status/1353947839639015426
If you believe NDTV commentary, what is happening below is nothing but a minor difference of opinion between protestors and Delhi Police. https://twitter.com/i/status/1353947659980038144
- This was always the objective.
- Along with ensuring conflict between State & the farmers to ensure that there are dead bodies to be clicked and spread across internet.
- Waiting for left liberal jamaat to spin it as people's revolution. https://twitter.com/rajshekharTOI/status/1353960464116445184?s=20
- Along with ensuring conflict between State & the farmers to ensure that there are dead bodies to be clicked and spread across internet.
- Waiting for left liberal jamaat to spin it as people's revolution. https://twitter.com/rajshekharTOI/status/1353960464116445184?s=20
All this damage to the public property will have to come from the pockets of Delhi Government. https://twitter.com/rajshekharTOI/status/1353963946835730433?s=20
